What is another word for cacao tree?
Pronunciation: [kˈaka͡ʊ tɹˈiː] (IPA) 
The cacao tree, also known as Theobroma cacao, produces cocoa beans that are used for making chocolate. This popular tropical tree has a variety of synonyms, including cocoa bean tree, chocolate tree, and cocoa pod tree. The fruit of the cacao tree is a pod that contains the beans that are used to make chocolate. Other names for the cacao tree include the cocoa plant, cacaoyer in French, and Kakaobaum in German. These synonyms are used interchangeably, depending on the region. Regardless of the language, however, the cacao tree remains a beloved and revered plant for chocolate lovers everywhere.
